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Wonky front bumper and almost cutting out

Posted: Tue May 28, 2013 9:57 pm
by Ginger_Dave
Hey up, I bought me a scirocco a few weeks back. The guy i got her off said he'd tried to realign the bumper but its the metal behind thats bent. I wondered if there's anyway to sort it or would it be easier to look for a new bumper?

Also, when i come to stop at a junction/lights or whatever. When i press the clutch down the revs drop till it almost cuts out then they pick back up to normal. I thought she might be running lean, would that cause this to happen?

Thanks Dave.

Re: Wonky front bumper and almost cutting out

Posted: Tue May 28, 2013 10:02 pm
by the edmundator
The bumper will be easier to replace as a whole item; they aren't really designed to be taken apart, although it is possible it's not an easy job.

Re: Wonky front bumper and almost cutting out

Posted: Tue May 28, 2013 10:12 pm
by gtsteve
As above, to remove is only 4 bolts couldn't be easier good luck.

Re: Wonky front bumper and almost cutting out

Posted: Tue May 28, 2013 10:20 pm
by Old Mac Rocco
This may help you to decide to repair or replace.

http://www.sciroccouk.co.uk/forum/viewt ... f=5&t=1624

The cutting out probably just requires a service / clean out or a few new cheap parts
Good luck.
:bye:

Re: Wonky front bumper and almost cutting out

Posted: Tue May 28, 2013 10:26 pm
by gtsteve
Old Mac Rocco wrote:This may help you to decide to repair or replace.

http://www.sciroccouk.co.uk/forum/viewt ... f=5&t=1624

The cutting out probably just requires a service / clean out or a few new cheap parts
Good luck.
:bye:

That's really handy as bumper refurb next on list of jobs as want to remove texture prior to paint and the above will make things easier.

Re: Wonky front bumper and almost cutting out

Posted: Wed May 29, 2013 1:15 pm
by Ginger_Dave
Thanks for the reply's. I think I'll just replace the bumper it'll save alot of messing. Had a look about but only can find rear bumpers, guess I'll have to bide my time and keep checking the parts for sale section. till one comes up. If anyone knows where's there's one going it would be good :). As the almost stalling, i serviced her and its not as bad now. I thought it could be the idle control valve, might give it a clean out and see.

Re: Wonky front bumper and almost cutting out

Posted: Wed May 29, 2013 1:52 pm
by the edmundator
If you want an unpainted bumper, they are available new from VW Classic Parts. Not horrendously expensive, either.

Re: Wonky front bumper and almost cutting out

Posted: Wed May 29, 2013 6:32 pm
by Ginger_Dave
Awesome, I'll check them out thanks.